News from 2013
Groups want U.S. SC justices to post annual financial disclosure forms
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) -- A coalition of advocacy groups want U.S. Supreme Court justices to make information about their personal finances more available and accessible to the public.
Federal judge upholds SEC rule on 'conflict minerals'
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) -- A federal judge earlier this week upheld a rule adopted by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, and mandated by the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, requiring companies to publicly disclose their use of so-called "conflict minerals."
Former OSHA director testifies for Garlock in bankruptcy case
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (Legal Newsline) -- Garlock Sealing Technologies called the former director of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration to testify on its behalf Thursday in federal bankruptcy court.
Report: Harris continues probe of San Diego company's for-profit, online colleges
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (Legal Newsline) -- California Attorney General Kamala Harris asked a state court this week to enforce a previous subpoena for information from a San Diego company about its two for-profit, online colleges.
N.Y. AG settles with allegedly price gouging gas retailer
NEW YORK (Legal Newsline) - New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman announced a settlement Wednesday with a major gasoline wholesaler and retailer for allegedly charging unconscionably excessive prices at six stations after Hurricane Sandy.
Texas AG announces $1.4 million settlement with Planned Parenthood Gulf Coast
HOUSTON (Legal Newsline) - Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott announced a $1.4 million settlement on Wednesday with Planned Parenthood Gulf Coast Inc. to resolve allegations of Medicaid fraud.
N.J. AG announces $1 million settlement with online ad company
NEWARK (Legal Newsline) - New Jersey Acting Attorney General John Hoffman announced a $1 million settlement on Thursday with an online advertising company that allegedly used hidden JavaScript code to bypass the privacy settings of consumers' web browser.
Indiana AG files $83,555 lawsuit against former school treasurer
ROCKPORT, Ind. (Legal Newsline) - Indiana Attorney General Greg Zoeller announced a lawsuit Friday against a former extracurricular school treasurer in Spencer County who allegedly misappropriated school funds.
Mass. AG gets $125,000 court order against fundraising company
BOSTON (Legal Newsline) - Massachusetts Attorney General Martha Coakley announced Wednesday that the founder of a professional fundraising company was ordered to pay $125,000 in civil penalties to resolve allegations of using deceptive tactics.
Md. high court rules against Ford in lawsuit over asbestos from brake products
ANNAPOLIS, Md. (Legal Newsline) -- Maryland's highest court on Thursday mostly upheld a trial court's ruling in a lawsuit filed against Ford Motor Company over asbestos-laden dust from the company's brake products.
Sixth Circuit reinstates class action against Whirlpool over washing machines
CINCINNATI, Ohio (Legal Newsline) -- A federal appeals court has reinstated a class action lawsuit filed against Whirlpool Corp. by hundreds of thousands of consumers complaining of moldy odors in their front-loading washing machines, made by the company.
Ballot initiative to adjust non-economic damages in med mal cases sent to Calif. AG
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (Legal Newsline) -- A ballot initiative that potentially would undermine California's Medical Injury Compensation Reform Act was submitted to California Attorney General Kamala Harris for title and summary Wednesday.
Garlock asbestos estimation trial resumes in N.C.
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (Legal Newsline) -- The estimation trial to determine the extent of liability a company that manufactures gaskets owes claimants exposed to asbestos from its products has resumed with expert witnesses called to the stand.
Report: GOP grills D.C. Circuit nominee Pillard
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) -- Republican members of the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee reportedly grilled U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit nominee Cornelia "Nina" Pillard during a hearing Wednesday.
Conn. attorney, support services provider sue CFPB over alleged 'data mining'
WASHINGTON (Legal Newsline) -- A Connecticut attorney and her outsourced support services provider filed a lawsuit in federal court Monday accusing the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau of attempting to obtain sensitive bankruptcy information protected by attorney-client privilege.
Report: Former Ohio AG rebrands law firm
COLUMBUS, Ohio (Legal Newsline) -- Former Ohio Attorney General Marc Dann, whose law license was reinstated last month, has renamed his Cleveland-area firm.
Texas lawmaker makes bid for AG official
DALLAS (Legal Newsline) -- Texas lawmaker Dan Branch made his bid for state attorney general official this week.
N.Y. AG wins price gouging suit against tree removal business
ALBANY, N.Y. (Legal Newsline) - New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman announced a court order Tuesday that permanently bars a Lake George-based tree removal business from collecting outstanding funds from consumers after it allegedly engaged in price gouging.
Ohio AG gets court order against alleged synthetic drug seller
ST. CLAIRSVILLE, Ohio (Legal Newsline) - Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine announced a court order Tuesday against a St. Clairsville-based business that allegedly sold synthetic drugs that requires the business to temporarily close.
AGs send letter to U.S. EEOC about lawsuits filed against BMW, Dollar General
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (Legal Newsline) -- West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey and eight other state attorneys general say they are concerned about lawsuits the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission has filed against BMW Manufacturing Co. LLC and Dollar General.